Museveni Slams Kenyans Who Claimed He Was In ICU
Museveni criticised the citizens of the neighbouring country over reports insinuating that he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and required oxygen support.
Marvin Chege 
Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in his health update on Tuesday, June 14 singled out a section of Kenyans and accused them of spreading false information on the matter after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Museveni criticised the citizens of the neighbouring country over reports insinuating that he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and required oxygen support.
He also denied claims that he was critically ill from the virus, noting that he was recovering well and that if his health was in a deteriorating state, he would be the first to inform Ugandans as well as the world keenly watching him.
"I noticed some few individuals from, I think, Kenya, saying that I was in ICU etc. If I was in ICU, the government would inform the country.
"What is there to hide? However, I have not been to bed as a sick man in the house here except for sleeping, let alone being in a hospital bed, whether ICU or otherwise. Continue praying, we shall overcome," he encouraged.
In terms of his overall health, he updated his citizens and followers on social media two days after being infected with the virus, revealing that he encountered a mild flu-like fever, but weaker than the usual flu on Tuesday and Wednesday.
"I only had some drowsiness on Thursday and mild headache at night. This was up to Friday. There was also roughness on the throat (bugyiimbi-like feeling- leaves with a rough surface)," he added.
Museveni also hinted that he has resumed his work as president saying he on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, engaged in doing paperwork that pertains to his office.
"By Friday, all those symptoms had gone. Sunday, Monday and today, I have been busy doing paperwork. I would have gone out of self – confinement but when we checked on Sunday, I was still positive, but the other parameters were good," he went on.
"My social-media team brought me messages that are overwhelmingly supportive. Thanks so much, fellow Ugandans. I thank those who took the trouble to sign the boards at the Gate of Nakasero."
Museveni's update came a day after Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha allayed fears of a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in Kenya, more than three years since the first case of the virus was announced in the country by her predecessor, Mutahi Kagwe.
“From our surveillance, we do not have an upsurge of COVID yet that we can report to the country and tell them to take action,” said the CS.
She noted that what Kenyans were experiencing was increased cases of flu-like symptoms which are associated with the cold season, though she urged anyone with flu to protect themselves by wearing a mask, sanitizing and avoiding touching mouth and nose areas.
"However it is only good that we protect ourselves from this flu. We have a flu vaccine that can be given at most medical facilities," she added.
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday, May 9 abandoned the restrictions which required all passengers arriving in Kenya through any point of entry to produce a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
The revision of the measures came after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday, May 5 that COVID-19 no longer represents a "global health emergency", representing a major step towards ending the pandemic and coming three years after it first declared its highest level of alert over the virus.
